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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,568.63, 795,321.08 and 246,458.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,568.63, 795,321.08 and 246,458.80 is: 369,441.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,568.63 : 795,321.08 = 246,458.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,568.63/795,321.08 = 246,458.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,568.63x = 795,321.08 × 246,458.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,568.63x = 196,013,879,677.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,013,879,677.58/530,568.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,441.14

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